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February 4th, 2015

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED BY TOBIAS SALINGER NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 6:19 PM A classical music nonprofit has donated two full string quartets to the Harlem School of the Arts, which lost its instruments in a basement flood more than five years ago. The Doublestop Foundation, which loans and contributes classical string instruments to aspiring musicians, gave the Harlem arts program four violins, two violas, two cellos and…
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Testimonials

“Many young aspiring musicians at Harlem School of the Arts will be so excited to have access to these great instruments. The entire String Department at HSA thanks Doublestop Foundation for their generosity and passionate commitment towards arts education.”

MARIA AHN, Strings Chair, Harlem School of the Arts

“At last a Foundation which not only puts great instruments in the hands of worthy young artists, but also provides them with concerts, guidance and career development. A much needed idea whose time has come.”

ROBERT C. LIPSETT, Professor of Violin, Colburn Conservatory of Music

“What a wonderful foundation! With great difficulties funding the arts in our nation and controversy over this country’s arts advocacy, I wholeheartedly embrace Doublestop Foundation’s vital mission to assist young deserving string players reach their fullest potential.”

YEFIM BRONFMAN, Pianist

“The goals and beliefs of Doublestop Foundation embraces the principles of promoting the beauty of music by nurturing and developing the talent of today’s youth. I support this cause with great admiration and the fervent wish for it to have tremendous success.”

CYNTHIA PHELPS, Principal Viola, New York Philharmonic

“Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly support the Doublestop Foundation and enthusiastically encourage your support. Musicians and students who benefit from this Foundation will be better equipped to do their part in taking our precious art form forward to future generations.”

MASAO KAWASAKI, Professor of Violin, The Juilliard School

“Doublestop Foundation has set out to to help young musicians in one area where help is so needed–to provide fine instruments for their use. Without a great instrument, a performer, no matter how talented, will have a very difficult time being heard and being recognized.”

CHO-LIANG LIN, Professor of Violin, Rice University

“I wholeheartedly support the mission of this organization for its inspired access, not just to talented mentors, but also to the quality instruments that can make a great difference in one’s classical learning experience.”

ALAN GILBERT, Music Director, New York Philharmonic

“In a world of shrinking budgets and endowments at so many of our arts institutions, and given the increasing challenges faced by music educators across the country, the important work of the Doublestop Foundation is both laudable and timely. It deserves the support of all those who love great music.”